001.2008
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE
RESOLUTION NO.: 01, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. John Strough WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to designate procedural rules for the
conduct of Town Board meetings and Town business by Town Board members,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, in accordance with the authority granted by New York State Town Law
§63, the Queensbury Town Board hereby designates Robert's Rules of Order as its official rules of
procedure for the year 2008, except that in the event of conflict between such Rules and the
Town Law or a Resolution of this Board, the provisions of the Town Law or Board Resolution
shall govern, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that it is recognized and clarified that the Town Supervisor establishes the Town
Board meeting agendas and chairs these meetings, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that disruptive or uncivil behavior by anyone in meeting attendance is prohibited
and that at his discretion the Town Supervisor may take such action as necessary to maintain a level of
decorum and professionalism, including but not limited to, declaring a temporary recess of the meeting,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor may create and make appointments to sub-committees
of the Town Board in an effort to increase efficiency of government, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that unless procedures established in Town Code provide otherwise, referrals
made to the Town Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals or other Town committees or
Commissions seeking a review and/or recommendation back to the Town Board shall be made by
either the Town Supervisor or a Resolution of the Town Board, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that release of materials not subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
and especially materials involving matters of Town litigation is prohibited without a Resolution of the
Town Board.
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Duly adopted this 1 day of January, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None